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2. AH Maths of Mechanics – Homework & Solutions
3. AH Maths of Mechanics Theory Guides/Support Notes
1. AH Maths of Mechanics Past Papers
Thanks to the SQA and Mr M Pitman for making available the excellent worked solutions below.
| Year __________ | Exam Type _______________________________ | Exam Paper _____________ | Marking Scheme _____________________ | Worked Solutions - Courtesy M Pitman _________________________________ |
| 2023 | AH Maths of Mechanics | Exam Paper | Marking Scheme | Worked Solutions |
| 2022 | AH Maths of Mechanics | Exam Paper | Marking Scheme | Worked Solutions |
| 2019 | AH Maths of Mechanics | Exam Paper | Marking Scheme | Worked Solutions |
| 2018 | AH Maths of Mechanics | Exam Paper | Marking Scheme | Worked Solutions |
| 2017 | AH Maths of Mechanics | Exam Paper | Marking Scheme | Worked Solutions |
| 2016 | AH Maths of Mechanics | Exam Paper | Marking Scheme | Worked Solutions |
| 2015 | AH Maths of Mechanics - Specimen | Practice Paper | Marking Scheme on Paper | |
| 2015 | AH Maths of Mechanics - Exemplar | Practice Paper | Marking Scheme on Paper | |
| 2015 | AH Applied Mathematics (Mechanics) | 2015 AH Exam | Marking Scheme | Worked Solutions |
| 2014 | AH Applied Mathematics (Mechanics) | 2014 AH Exam | Marking Scheme | Worked Solutions |
| 2013 | AH Applied Mathematics (Mechanics) | 2013 AH Exam | Marking Scheme | Worked Solutions |
| 2012 | AH Applied Mathematics (Mechanics) | 2012 AH Exam | Marking Scheme | Worked Solutions |
| 2011 | AH Applied Mathematics (Mechanics) | 2011 AH Exam | Marking Scheme | Worked Solutions |
| 2010 | AH Applied Mathematics (Mechanics) | 2010 AH Exam | MarkingScheme | Worked Solutions |
| 2009 | AH Applied Mathematics (Mechanics) | 2009 AH Exam | Marking Scheme | Worked Solutions |
| 2008 | AH Applied Mathematics (Mechanics) | 2008 AH Exam | Marking Scheme | Worked Solutions |
| 2007 | AH Applied Mathematics (Mechanics) | 2007 AH Exam | Marking Scheme | Worked Solutions |
| 2006 | AH Applied Mathematics (Mechanics) | 2006 AH Exam | Marking Scheme | Worked Solutions |
| 2005 | AH Applied Mathematics (Mechanics) | 2005 AH Exam | Marking Scheme | Worked Solutions |
| 2004 | AH Applied Mathematics (Mechanics) | 2004 AH Exam | Marking Scheme | Worked Solutions |
| 2003 | AH Applied Mathematics (Mechanics) | 2003 AH Exam | Marking Scheme |
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2. AH Maths of Mechanics – Homework & Solutions
Thanks to the SQA and author (Madras College) for making available the excellent homework exercises below.
The exercises can also be used for revision.
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2. AH Maths of Mechanics Theory Guides/Support Notes
Thanks to the SQA and M. Patel for making available the excellent support notes and Theory Guides below.
| Details ____________________________________________________________________ | Link ______ |
| Course Specification (April 2015, Version 2.0) | HERE |
| Course and Unit Support Notes (May 2016, Version 2.2) | HERE |
| Course Assessment Specification (April 2016, Version 2.4) | HERE |
| Unit Specification, Force, Energy and Periodic Motion (April 2015, Version 2.0) | HERE |
| Unit Specification, Linear and Parabolic Motion (April 2015, Version 2.0) | HERE |
| Unit Specification, Mathematical Techniques for Mechanics (April 2015, Version 2.0) | HERE |
| Question Paper Brief (March 2016, Version 1.1) | HERE |
| Specimen Question Paper | HERE |
| Exemplar Question Paper | HERE |
| Theory Guide/Support Notes 1 | HERE |
| Theory Guide/Support Notes 2 | HERE |
| Theory Guide/Support Notes 3 | HERE |
| 001 - Rectilinear Motion (Displacement, Velocity and Acceleration) | HERE |
| 002 - Graphs and Equations of Motion | HERE |
| 003 - Vector Functions | HERE |
| 004 - Relative Motion | HERE |
| 005 - Closest Approach and Collision Problems | HERE |
| 006 - Projectile Motion | HERE |
| 007 - Newton's Laws, Free-Body Diagrams and Equilibrium | HERE |
| 008 - Friction | HERE |
| 009 - Circular Motion Theory | HERE |
| 010 - Centripetal Motion and Friction | HERE |
| 011 - Central Forces and Banked Circular Motion | HERE |
| 012 - The Conical Pendulum | HERE |
| 013 - Gravitation | HERE |
| 014 - Simple Harmonic Motion (SHM) | HERE |
| 015 - Hooke's Law | HERE |
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4. List of Topics by Unit
Applied Mathematics Advanced Higher – Mechanics: Unit 1
• Kinematics in a straight line
• Kinematics in three dimensions, including relative motion.
• Projectile motion
• Force and Newton’s laws of motion
Applied Mathematics Advanced Higher – Mechanics: Unit 2
• Circular motion
• Simple harmonic motion
• Momentum and impulse
• Work, energy and power
• Rectilinear motion using differential equations
Advanced Higher Mathematics for Applied Mathematics Unit 3
• Algebraic operations
• Matrix algebra
• Differentiation
• Integration
• Differential Equations
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